Children's Home run by Progressive Care Limited in Sheffield

Unique reference number SC002930 Inspection date 29/01/2013 Inspector Debbie Foster Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 07/08/2012 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This children's home is one of a number that is owned and managed by a private company. It provides care and accommodation for up to nine children and young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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The inspection judgements and what they mean

Good progress The children’s home has demonstrated continued improvement in quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the large majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection. Satisfactory progress The children’s home has maintained quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection. Inadequate progress The children’s home has failed to address one or more requirements and/or has not met the majority of recommendations and/or the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people have declined since the last full inspection.

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Progress

Since their previous inspection the service is judged to be making good progress .

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Progress

At the last full inspection carried out in August 2012, the home was judged as good. Following this interim inspection the home is judged to have made good progress. The home has continued to improve the quality of care and has addressed the one requirement and the majority of recommendations made at the previous inspection.

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Progress

Notable improvements in outcomes for young people are in their health, education attendance and developing independence skills appropriate to their age and understanding. The staff have worked in a child focused way to build positive daily routines for young people. This has brought improved outcomes for young people. They are routinely attending education, with very good success for some and improvements for others.

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Progress

Particular areas of the home have been decorated, stained carpets cleaned and some new furnishings have been purchased. This provides young people with a suitable, safe and comfortable environment for young people to live and supports their development. Staff are familiar with the home's policies on record keeping, and are keeping clear and accurate records. These include; fire instruction and drill records now detail all persons taking part in them. This assists the manager to monitor fire safety and that all staff receive suitable fire training to enable them to keep young people safe. Regular and routine key work sessions take place with young people. These are recorded in line with the areas and goals identified in individual care plans for each young person. This evidences the care, support and progress young people are making in their lives.

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Progress

Existing staff have attained or are engaged in undertaking the level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma. As well as undertaking mandatory training the majority of the staff team have undertaken more specialist training in self-harm, emotional well-being, attachment disorder, drugs and alcohol awareness. This brings greater understanding of young people's needs and enables the staff team to support individual young people more effectively.

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Progress

Procedures exist to monitor the quality of care in the home. These monitoring systems are effective in identifying shortfalls in the home’s practices. Matters identified for improvement are, in the main acted upon and, as a result, standards within the home continue to improve.

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Progress

One recommendation is still to be implemented in full. Although, the manager is currently undertaking a management qualification. The completion of this has not progressed in the last 4 months.

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Progress

One shortfall has been identified during this inspection. The kitchen units and cupboards are showing signs of wear and tear, with some damage to surfaces. This is detracting from providing a consistently high standard of environment throughout the home for young people to live in.

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 ensure that the Registered Manager has a qualification in management (NMS 14.2)  ensure the home provides a comfortable and homely environment that is well maintained and decorated. In particular the kitchen units, surfaces and cupboard doors are kept in good repair. (NMS 10.3)

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About this inspection

The purpose of this inspection is to assure children and young people, parents, the public, local authorities and government of the quality and standard of the service provided. The inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with the relevant regulations and meets the national minimum standards.

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About this inspection

The report details the progress made by the provider since the last full inspection, identifies any further strengths, any areas for improvement and makes judgements as outlined in the Inspection of children’s homes – framework for inspection.

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